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Noun: penicillin  ,pe-ni'si-lin
  1. Any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium moulds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases

Derived forms: penicillins

Type of: antibiotic, antibiotic drug

Encyclopedia: Penicillin

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